Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Leeds is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE to manage a varied caseload of complex disputes and advise corporate clients across the UK. You will handle contractual disputes, professional negligence matters, and IT-related disputes while collaborating with a large litigation team.

The role offers a competitive salary (£62,000–£75,000), 25 days’ holiday, a pension, bonus, and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Confident advising on contractual disputes and claims.
• Familiar with professional negligence and IT disputes.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communicator with ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Handling contractual disputes and complex contractual claims.
• Advising on professional negligence disputes.
• Working on IT and technology related disputes.
• Advising corporate clients across the UK.
• Supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes.
• Collaborating with colleagues in a large litigation team.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice.

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Commercial litigation

Contract disputes

Professional negligence

IT disputes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

An established and highly regarded law firm in Leeds is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its large and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE to work on a varied caseload of complex commercial disputes, advising corporate clients across the UK.

Client Details

Our client is an award winning, full service law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality legal services to businesses and individuals.

The firm is recognised for its progressive approach, commitment to innovation and exceptional workplace culture. It has received national recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, reflecting its investment in its people and professional development.

Description

The Commercial Litigation Solicitor will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Handling contractual disputes and complex contractual claims.
• Advising on professional negligence disputes.
• Working on contentious IT and technology related disputes.
• Advising a diverse portfolio of corporate clients across the UK.
• Supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes.
• Working closely with colleagues across a large litigation team.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused legal advice.

Profile

The Commercial Litigation Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor with approximately 1-5 years' PQE.
• Experienced in handling a range of commercial litigation matters.
• Confident advising on contractual disputes and claims.
• Familiar with professional negligence and/or IT disputes.
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships.

Job Offer

• Salary of £62,000 to £75,000
• 25 days' holiday.
• Pension.
• Bonus.
• Health care.